You do not have to be in Japan to enjoy Japanese food. Heck! You can be anywhere and enjoy the sushi or sashimi that you love so much. How? By making them yourself of course! So right now, you are probably asking yourself how you can manage to do that right? Well, that is what this article is for. Here are some things that you need to know to help you make Japanese food in America. ... [more..]

If you have found yourself liking traditional Japanese food and you are interested in making several dishes yourself, here are two of the most famous Japanese food recipes that you may enjoy. Sushi – traditional dish which is usually composed of three basic ingredients: seafood, seaweed and rice. Famous varieties of this dish includes California Maki, Futo Maki and Ebi Maki. Their name indicates the type of seafood or ingredient used in the dish. “Futo” for example indicates that the main ingredient is egg. To make Ebi (Shrimp) sushi you would need: -        Shrimp -        Sushi rice (Short – grained Japanese rice cooked with vinegar and sugar mixture) -        Wasabi -        Japanese Soy Sauce Preparation: Ramen – Japanese noodle soup dish. For the Shiitake Japanese Ramen, you will need: -        One pack of noodles -        Cooked pork slices -        Scallions -        Shiitake Mushrooms -        Bamboo shoots -        Dried Kelp -        ... [more..]

Even though the Japanese culture dates back centuries ago, traditional Japanese foods are still prevalent and sought after today. Many people simply love the exquisite taste and flavor found in these foods. This is why lots of Japanese restaurants have been established to accommodate the craving of people around the world. But the good news is: one does not need to go to a restaurant just to enjoy his favorite Japanese food. Since the preparation of traditional Japanese foods is easy, one can experience the delight in seeing how his favorite foods are formed with his own hands.Starting off with the famous sushi, this requires very few ingredients namely: sushi rice, nori seaweed and the filling of your choice. First, place a small amount of rice on the seaweed. Then, place the filling in the middle. You may want to have fruits like avocado and mango as your filling or ... [more..]